Many people today are wary of discussions about leaky gut because there are so many questionable cures being sold without scientific evidence to support them. Let's talk about exactly what leaky gut is and how it's affected by what we eat. Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode: Source #1 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18000291/ Source #2 - https://aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hep.30652 Source #3 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6412740/ Source #4 - https://science.sciencemag.org/content/373/6553/eabe6729 Sourc ..read more

One of the most persistent oppositions to a low carb diet is the idea that it can damage the kidneys. Let's dive into what the data really shows. Here is the resource that Ben references during the episode: Source #1 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30383278/ Source #2 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27346534/ Learn more at Insulin IQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Many people claim that eating low-carb can actually make you insulin resistant. How can this be? The answer lies in the key difference between two types of insulin resistance; pathological versus physiological. Let's discuss what's really happening. Here is the resource that Ben references during the episode: Source #1 - https://academic.oup.com/jes/article/5/5/bvab049/6199842?login=true Learn more at Insulin IQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

It’s estimated that up to 12% of women in the US are affected by fertility problems directly caused by insulin resistance. Join Dr. Ben Bikman, the Insulin IQ team, and special guest Dr. Steven Cowles, OBGYN, for a conversation on how insulin control is giving women hope to have the family they want. Here is the resource that Ben references during the episode: Source #1 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26225266/ Learn more at Insulin IQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode: Study #1 - https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/2/364.short Learn more at Insulin IQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

For our entire lives we’ve always heard that “healthy whole grains are an essential part of a balanced diet.” In light of what we now know about nutrition and insulin, does that statement hold up? Join Dr. Bikman and the Insulin IQ team for a conversation about the evidence. Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode: Study #1 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0002934387900581?via%3Dihub Study #2 - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1651-2227.1987.tb10498.x Study #3 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4325021 ..read more

Despite sharing a name, type 1 and type 2 diabetes have surprisingly little in common. Let’s explore what they have in common and their many differences. Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode: Study #1 - https://www.endocrinology.org/endocrinologist/129-autumn18/features/endogenous-insulin-its-role-in-the-initiation-progression-and-management-of-diabetes Learn more at Insulin IQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Some of the most common diabetes drugs work in interesting ways. Let’s talk about some of the most common: SGLT inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists. Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode: Study #1 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24917578/ Study #2 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30240793/ Study #3 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32827151/ Learn more at Insulin IQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

“Good” cholesterol? “Bad” cholesterol? Decades of unclear and misinterpreted science have led to widespread misunderstanding of this vital component of every cell in our bodies. Join Dr. Ben Bikman, special guest Dr. Bret Scher, and the Insulin IQ team as we distill down what you need to know about cholesterol. Learn more at Insulin IQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Metformin is the most widely used drug to fight diabetes. Let’s talk about how it works and when it doesn’t work well. Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode: Study #1 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891584910003874?casa_token=z96rcmkuc7YAAAAA:pxbbTkuPhL7Nop4oUECKmCq81Ev4Dc7z4XYvbaNMXLorp-F9p4nrHLo9bkUiIL0Trjv9EhNNGds Study #2 - https://www.jci.org/articles/view/13505?content_type=full Study #3 - https://europepmc.org/article/med/3817257 Study #4 - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acel.13039 Study #5 - h ..read more